Dension iCon Drive User manual

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Car side
1. Introduction
The iCon Drive from Dension is a vehicle specic kit giving you a brand
new user experience. You can play music from the connected iPod touch
or iPhone, and all song related information - including cover art - can be
displayed on the main radio screen.
Video content like podcasts, YouTube videos or downloaded content can be
displayed also from iPod touch or iPhone. iCon Drive has an extra video input
where external DVD player, rear cam or any other video capable device can
be connected.
Compatibility
The iCon Drive is compatible with the following vehicles:
Model Head Unit Model Year
Audi A6 MMI 3 2009-2011
BMW 1, 3, 5, 6 & X5 I-Drive Professional
(CCC, 8.8”, dual slot) 2004-2009
Supported iPod / iPhone devices
iPod Touch (2nd , 3rd or 4th generation) iPhone, iPhone 3G / 3Gs & iPhone 4
Package content
• Gateway interface
• VMX (Video Mode extender) module
• VMX Power / Video brake-in harness
• GEN enabler tool
• Single bre optic cable kit
• Specic Connector Port
• iPod / iPhone cable
• 3,5mm jack to RCA cable
• Instruction manuals (install/user)
• Microphone
2. Device Installation
The iCon drive can be installed anywhere on the MOST ring, however in order
to avoid any compatibility or functional issues, please make sure that the
iCon drive is the last connected device on the MOST ring (Fig. 2). Please
note: Installation of the iCon Drive is very complex, therefore please have it
installed by Professional Installer.
MOST ring installation
Disconnect the ber optic Male connector from the original interface (e.g.
Head Unit) then remove the ber optic housing from the Male connector and
nally disconnect (Fig. 1.) the ber optic bre (the one which is marked to be
the ‘signal in’ cable – with an arrow) as it is shown below
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1a.
Remove the blue locking clip from the
middle of the bre optic housing.
Strain the hook carefully with a
sharp tool, while pulling out the
optical bre from the housing.
1b.
Connect that optical wire (use the optical male /male inline connector) with
the ‘signal in’ cable of the Dension device. The optical ber ‘signal out’
bre of the Dension device must be connected to the original optic housing.
Finally, take the Male connector and connect it to the original interface. At the
end of the installation please make sure that the light directions of the MOST
optical ring are correct.
Set the DIP switches on the hardware
Audi A6 (MMI 3 High Color)
BMW E87, E90, E91, E92, E93, E60/61, E63/64,E70
with I-drive Professional (CCC, 8.8”dual slot)
“Roll Over” type
BMW E87, E90, E91, E92, E93, E60/61, E63/64,E70 with
I-drive Professional (CCC, 8.8”dual slot)
“Controlled” type
Please note: DIP switch #6 is designed and used for phone function. If
you want to use the factory phone instead of the iCon drive phone option,
please leave that DIP switch (#6) OFF. Remove (loop) the factory phone from
the MOST ring (if available) if the icon Drive device will be used for phone
functions as well.
The iCon drive hardware installation is slightly dierent in Audis and BMWs.
Audi
First, carefully remove your vehicle’s existing ‘Audi Multimedia’ device
(which is located in the glove box compartment) as described in the factory
instructions and using the correct tools.
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(Fig. 2)
(Fig. 1)
On the bottom of the Gateway hardware you can nd conguration switches.
Depending on your car make and controller type (for BMWs) you need to use
dierent settings.
With BMWs the iDrive control can be dierent depending on the browsing
mechanism. You have a “Roll Over” type controller, if your iDrive can be
rotated even if you have reached the last item in the menu. You have a
“Controlled” type if the iDrive joystic cannot be moved further after the last
menu item.
iCon Drive
iPod, Video, Bluetooth
ICO-9202-1
VMX
port
Connector
port
Microphone
gateway front
Connector port
iPod
input VMX Power/Video
brake in connector
VMX front VMX back
Power
harness
Car side
gateway back
-red wire
(+12V non switched)
-black (GND)
Not in use

BMW
First carefully remove the Head Unit (radio) module from the dashboard as
described in the factory instructions and using the correct tools.
Remove the optical cable and the Quadlock connector. Follow the
recommended installation on Fig 2., connect our Quadlock cable to the
Head Unit and connect the original female Quadlock to the male end of
our cable. For further details, please check Fig. 5.
3. HOW TO USE THE GEN TOOL
At rst you need to use the GEN enabler tool for enabling the TV-Tuner and
VIM (Video in Motion) functions. The Activator tool is delivered in a ready-
to-enable state, which means that when plugging the Activator tool into a
vehicle, it will perform the enabling process automatically. Please follow the
steps below:
Turn the ignition ON and connect the Activator tool to the OBD
connector. The enabling procedure starts immediately and takes approx.
1 minute. During the enabling procedure the status signal LED is ickering
yellow (Do not remove within this time). When the enabling procedure is
nished successfully the LED will turn to permanent green (Now it is safe to
disconnect).
5. DISCLAIMER AND WARRANTY
Disclaimer
The Activator tool does not have all vehiclediagnostics and conguration
functions that are available in other diagnostics tools. It is meant to help
gateway installations only and to work on the majority of BMW and Audi cars.
Despite all eorts and several tests, Dension and its authorized distributors
and retailers cannot guarantee for all vehicles that by using the Activator
tool there is no need for enabling with a professional diagnostics tool.
The Activator tool can in many cases replace the enabling functions of
a professional diagnostics tool, but in no way replaces the professional skills
of a trained installer.
If your car’s electrical system begins to behave erratically, please
disconnect the Activator tool and the Gateway interface immediately and
have it checked by your installer. Dension and its authorized distributors and
retailers are not liable for any incidental consequential or indirect
damages or loss and do not assume liability for any diagnostic fees.
Dension reserves the right to modify its products or specications without
prior notice.
Warranty
Dension devices carry a one-year limited warranty that protects you from
defects in material and workmanship of products sold by Dension or its
authorized distributors and retailers. Dension does not warrant any installation
work or assume liability for any damage caused due to negligence, improper
installation or operation. For warranty claims, proof of purchase is required.
Further assistance
If you need further assistance in using your Dension product, please contact
your local supplier or visit www.dension.com and click on ‘Support’.
If any problem arise during the activation procedure, please check the
download section for the latest rmware version and product documentation,
as these may provide additional features, compatibilities or descriptions.
(Fig. 5)
Connect the VMX module and the connector port to the Gateway hardware.
When all devices and cables are connected and powered (as it can be seen
on the above diagram) you can continue with the next step, which is the
enabling procedure by GEN enabler.
Active mode
(Blue LED solid)
Status LED
Reset button
Bypass mode
(LED ashing) USB connector
(for SW update only)
Remove the original Quadlock harness and replace it with our cable.
Connect the original female Quadlock harness (which was removed from the
Multimedia device) onto the male end of our cable.
Disconnect the video cable from the Multimedia device (if available) and
connect our video cable. The original must be connected to the VMX video-in
socket. For further details, please check the hardware installation
diagram. (Fig. 4)
Connect the VMX module and the connector port to the Gateway hardware.
When all devices and cables are connected and powered (as it can be seen
on the above diagram) you can continue with the next step, which is the
enabling procedure by GEN enabler.
(Fig. 4)
After the activation procedure turn your Audio System OFF (turn ignition OFF,
remove the car key and close the doors) and wait approximately 2-3 minutes.
After the required time period you can test the system functionality if the
Gateway was already installed.
The Activator tool is capable of enabling almost all BMW and Audi (only A6
at the moment) vehicles with a CCC Professional or MMI3 system, (see the
compatibility table above). However, there may be very specic vehicle
congurations and set-ups where the Activator tool is not operational and
the enabling procedure cannot be completed. In such cases the LED on
the Activator tool turns RED at the end of the enabling procedure (after 2-3
minutes). In this case please make sure that the ignition was turned ON.
If the problem still persists after retrying, please contact your local supplier or
open a ticket at www.dension.com/support.
Alternatively the necessary functions (TV-Tuner and VIM) can be programmed by
dealer or other car service.
Important note
Once the Enabler Tool is utilized the Enabler gets linked to the car it was
installed on.
Therefore:
• You cannot enable multiple cars with a single GEN tool.
• Keep the GEN tool with the owner of the Gateway as it may be needed
in the future
4. CONNECTOR PORT
On the connector port there is a mode selector switch, which lets you to
toggle between two dierent modes Active / Bypass mode. In Bypass mode
(LED ashes), the iCon drive will be fully ‘invisible’, so no functions - as media
playback from iPod or the phone - will be accessible.
Use this mode if:
1, You want to use the original TV-tuner (if available)
2, If the car is taken in for service